Christian Koster
About Christian Koster
Christian Koster is a Logistics Manager with extensive experience in managing logistics operations across various sectors, including large corporations and family-owned businesses. He currently works at Kite Pharma, Inc., where he has implemented cold chain solutions for T-Cell Therapy and developed transportation capabilities in Europe.
Work at Kite Pharma
Christian Koster has served as the Logistics Manager at Kite Pharma, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he has focused on implementing cold chain and cryogenic shipping solutions specifically for Kite Pharma's T-Cell Therapy in the European market. He has also developed transportation capabilities to enhance the logistics framework across Europe. His position involves close collaboration with various departments, gaining insights into Sales, Order Management, Planning, Operations, Finance, Trade compliance, and IT.
Previous Experience in Logistics Management
Before joining Kite Pharma, Christian Koster held several logistics management positions. He worked at Smit & Zoon as Manager Logistics from 2016 to 2019, overseeing logistics operations in Weesp, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. Prior to that, he served as a Logistics Program Manager at Netapp from 2011 to 2016 in Sunnyvale, California, where he managed logistics operations for five years. He also worked at LG Electronics as a Logistics Business Specialist for one year in Huntsville, Alabama, and at Canon Europe Ltd. as an European Inventory Control Analyst from 2007 to 2009 in Krefeld, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Christian Koster has a solid educational background in logistics and supply chain management. He studied at Breda University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, he studied at Apeldoorns College from 1996 to 2000, focusing on Logistics. Earlier in his education, he attended Meander College from 1987 to 1991, also studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This extensive education has provided him with a strong foundation for his career in logistics.
Background in Logistics Operations
Christian Koster has extensive experience managing logistics operations across various sectors. His career spans both large international corporations and medium-sized family-owned businesses. He has developed a strong background in building relationships with external logistics partners and internal customers, which has been crucial in his roles. His diverse experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex logistics challenges and implement effective solutions.